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Book Synopsis: "A deeply curious and evenhanded report on our national appetites." --The New York Times
In the tradition of Fast Food Nation and The Omnivore's Dilemma, an extraordinary investigation into the human lives at the heart of the American grocery store
The miracle of the supermarket has never been more apparent. Like the doctors and nurses who care for the sick, suddenly the men and women who stock our shelves and operate our warehouses are understood as ‘essential’ workers, providing a quality of life we all too easily take for granted. But the sad truth is that the grocery industry has been failing these workers for decades. In this page-turning expose, author Benjamin Lorr pulls back the curtain on the highly secretive grocery industry.
Combining deep sourcing, immersive reporting, and sharp, often laugh-out-loud prose, Lorr leads a wild investigation, asking what does it take to run a supermarket? How does our food get on the shelves? And who suffers for our increasing demands for convenience and efficiency?
In this journey:
- We learn the secrets of Trader Joe's success from Trader Joe himself
- Drive with truckers caught in a job they call "sharecropping on wheels"
- Break into industrial farms with activists to learn what it takes for a product to earn certification labels like "fair trade" and "free range"
- Follow entrepreneurs as they fight for shelf space, learning essential tips, tricks, and traps for any new food business
- Journey with migrants to examine shocking forced labor practices through their eyes
The product of five years of research and hundreds of interviews across every level of the business, The Secret Life of Groceries is essential reading for those who want to understand our food system—delivering powerful social commentary on the inherently American quest for more and compassionate insight into the lives that provide it.
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Are you curious about the secret behind your weekly supermarket hauls? Dive into the intriguing world of the American grocery store with "The Secret Life of Groceries: The Dark Miracle of the American Supermarket." This captivating book, in the tradition of bestsellers like Fast Food Nation and The Omnivore's Dilemma, takes you on an extraordinary investigation into the human lives at the heart of the grocery industry.
Author Benjamin Lorr's deeply sourced and immersive reporting will leave you in awe as he unveils the secrets behind how our food gets on the shelves. Have you ever wondered what it takes to run a supermarket efficiently? How our demands for convenience impact the lives of the men and women who stock our shelves? Brace yourself for a wild journey as Lorr pulls back the curtain on this highly secretive industry.
From Trader Joe's success secrets straight from Trader Joe himself, to the eye-opening experiences of truckers caught in a job they call "sharecropping on wheels," this book offers an unprecedented insight into every aspect of the grocery business. You'll even break into industrial farms with activists to understand the journey products go through to earn certification labels like "fair trade" and "free range."
But it's not all about industry practices – "The Secret Life of Groceries" also delves into the stories of entrepreneurs fighting for precious shelf space. With essential tips, tricks, and traps for any new food business, aspiring entrepreneurs will find valuable knowledge to help them navigate the competitive landscape and succeed.
Moreover, this eye-opening book takes you on a journey with migrants who provide a critical role in the food industry. Through their eyes, you'll witness the shocking forced labor practices that often go unnoticed. "The Secret Life of Groceries" delivers powerful social commentary, shedding light on the inherently American quest for more, and offering compassionate insights into the lives that fuel our food system.
Don't miss out on this essential read for understanding the intricacies of the American supermarket. Gain powerful knowledge, challenge your perceptions, and truly comprehend the lives that provide you with daily sustenance. Click below to order your copy of "The Secret Life of Groceries: The Dark Miracle of the American Supermarket" and embark on this eye-opening journey.
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